Senior Applied Research Scientist, Trust & Safety

TikTok; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking an Applied Research Scientist to drive rigorous research on Trust & Safety challenges, informing policy, product, and operations decisions at scale. The role blends quantitative analysis, qualitative insights, and domain expertise to uncover risks and translate findings into practical strategies.

You will partner with Data Science, Policy, Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to shape safety frameworks, measure outcomes, and evaluate interventions, helping TikTok maintain

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in applied research, quantitative research, data science, behavioral science, or related fields.
• Strong quantitative foundation in statistics, experimentation, causal inference, and analytical modeling.
• Experience applying qualitative research methods to understand human behavior, operational processes, or complex systems.
• Ability to combine multiple evidence sources to develop holistic understanding and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end research initiatives from framing to recommendations.
• Apply quantitative methods including statistics, experimentation, and causal inference.
• Use qualitative methods like user research and interviews.
• Develop frameworks to measure safety outcomes and policy impact.
• Translate findings into actionable safety insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Policy, and Operations to shape safety strategy.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Causal inference

Analytical modeling

Qualitative research

Stakeholder communication

Job description

TikTok is seeking an Applied Research Scientist to drive rigorous research on Trust & Safety challenges, informing policy, product, and operations decisions at scale. The role blends quantitative analysis, qualitative insights, and domain expertise to uncover risks and translate findings into practical strategies.

You will partner with Data Science, Policy, Product, Operations, and Engineering teams to shape safety frameworks, measure outcomes, and evaluate interventions, helping TikTok maintain